A chance to investigate basic functions, evolution and
ecology of familiar and less familiar plant species throughout this series of
eight practical botany classes. The course is aimed at the complete beginner
and offers a chance to study a wonderful array of plant specimens from the RBGE
living collection.

Subjects include:

Green Plants: How do they work?

Photosynthesis and leaves

Roots and shoots: Transport in plants

Reproduction I – the cycle of life

Reproduction II – the bird and the bees

Seed Dispersal and Growth

The Variety of Life

Classification and Keys

Useful as a pre-course to the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the
Principles of Horticulture. Taught by Emily Wood